Utah physician federally indicted for selling peptides from China

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A Utah licensed Osteopathic Physician has been federally indicted after he allegedly received, recommended, and sold misbranded drugs from China to his patients. Justin Bradley Watkins, 39, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for receipt in interstate commerce and delivery for pay of misbranded drugs with intent to defraud or mislead. Watkins is a Utah licensed Osteopathic physician who owns TruHealth Clinic, LLC, and who previously worked at Medical Arts Center Clinic of Brigham City and Full Circle Wellness Center in his time as a physician, according to court documents. He reportedly practices ‘holistic medicine’ and administered medical cannabis cards, Ketamine treatments, hormone replacement therapy medication, and weight loss management drugs, recommending and providing patients with peptides, weight loss medication like semaglutides, and other prescriptions. The indictment alleges that, between February 2024 and around April 2025, Watkins obtained misbranded drugs from a brand called XCE Peptides which is believed to be located in China. It further alleges that Watkins knew “XCE peptides were not backed by proper, reliable testing and clinical trials,” and that he “generally made and affixed labels to vials and/or bottles before providing them to clinic staff.” At no point did Watkins inform the patients he was administering this medication to that it was not FDA approved and not tested, according to the indictment. “Trusting and relying upon Watkins’ medical experience, expertise, and guidance to provide them with cheaper but safe drugs, patients purchased XCE peptides from TruHealth,” the indictment reads. “During the fraud period, Watkins recommended, provided, and sold XCE peptides to over 200 patients in the above manner.” Watkins also allegedly made attempts to coverup his actions, by asking individuals associated with XCE peptides to create a limited liability company (LLC) to distance the purchases from his medical license. The individuals decli

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